Frederick County, Maryland

Equity Court Abstracts - Liber JS-11

These are abstracts from Equity Court Records of Frederick County, Maryland,
Liber JS-11; many times providing family data on the defendant and sometimes on
persons not mentioned on the docket. Some of the listings are quite informative
while others, being dismissed, may only have the date and name of plantiff and
defendant. However, the cases brought before the judge consisted of sworn testimony
and each one holds a story. Perhaps you will find a story connected to your search.
[Records Located at Maryland State Archives - MSA T2936, Loc 2-70-10-11)

1-6 - CARTZENDAFFER, SOWDER, LAKIN, NELSON, RICE - Dec 1832

Joseph CARTZENDAFFER vs Anthony SOWDER - Title
John NELSON, trustee for Daniel LAKIN Estate,
sold 50 acres to Anthony SOWDER who later sold
it to Joseph CARTZENDAFFER. A good title was
never conveyed and John NELSON has since left
the county. Anthony SOWDER is moving to Ohio
in May 1831.
Land - Merchant Mill (known as Rice's Mill) and
50 acres of land on Catoctin Creek.
On 6 Dec 1832, Madison NELSON was appointed trustee
to replace John NELSON and to convey title to
Joseph CARTZENDAFFER.

7-10 - IJAMS, BURGEE, FALCONER - Apr 1832

Singleton BURGEE vs John W. IJAMS - Title
John W. IJAMS is now living in Prince Georges County.
Land - "Rich Forrest", 43 acres (a resurvey of "The
Meadow"), to Burgee from John W. Ijams (w/ Rebecca)
in 1831 (previously from Elisha FALCONER in 1797; but
part from Ijams' father, John IJAMS).
On 19 Apr 1831, title granted to Singleton BURGEE.

Isaac HAWN vs George DAGEN
Land - Lot #27 in Emmitsburgh; in 1823, transferred
to Isaac HAWN but deed not recorded timely. George
DAGEN and wife, Mary (released dower) have sinced
moved to Ohio. Title granted to Isaac HAWN on 22
May 1832.

25-34 - AMBROSE, LIDGE, SHOVER, ROUZER, WELLER, SLAVES - May 1833

William COVER, Jacob LIDGE and w/ Catharine
vs Daniel ROUZER
Henry AMBROSE d/ Mar 1832 intestate, leaving only child,
-Catharine w/o Jacob LIDGE - Wayne Co, Ohio
Land - "Good Neighbor Resurveyed", 59+ acres
Henry was the eldest son and only heir of Jacob AMBROSE who
also died intestate, sometime before 1779. That same year,
Henry conveyed "Good Neighbor", 486 acres; "Centre Bit",
12 acres; and "Charming Beauty", 25 acres; all to Ludwick KEMP.
After the death of Ludwick and Catharine AMBROSE, the widow
of Jacob, the heirs of Kemp sold the estate for $4,100 to Peter
SHOVER and John HARBAUGH (who conveyed his interest to Shover).
Henry was still due monies so Shover and Henry divided the
land and both occupied it, 59 acres being Henry's share, but
no deed was ever made. Daniel ROUZER, as exec/of Shover, sold
all the property, including these 59 acres to William COVER.
The Lidges want to allow the sale with clear title to Cover
but want the share they feel was due them through her father.
According to Shover's will, he had interpreted that Henry was
to have a life estate and Henry lived on the land until moving
west in 1823.
The land indenture in 1779 from Henry to Kemp lists lands and
mills; the widow Catharine releasing her dower rights with
provision she have a life estate.
Peter SHOVER, dec'd (will 27 Sep 1813
w/ Sophia - plantation, "Peace All Around"; also "Simon's Delight",
- SLAVES - woman HANNAH and 3 black girls of her choice
d/ Catharine WELLER
s/ Simon SHOVER, dec'd - his children
d/ Sophia ROUZER, dec'd - her children
bro/in/law - Henry AMBROSE - land he now occupies; to sell after
his death
Reference to Apple's Church.
Codicil lists
sis/ Susanna SHOVER - 50 pounds plus 50 pounds owed from will of
Peter SHOVER's mother's will
Executor was Daniel ROUZER; witnesses name in German.
Court awarded $259.91 to the Lidges; finalized Feb 1833.

34-40 - HUMBERT, LEASE, LITHLY/LIGHT, ERB, BANKER - Jun 1831

George HUMBERT Jr. vs Estate of George HUMBERT Sr. - Contract to Purchase
In 1828, George Jr. had a written agreement with his father, now dec'd,
to purchase the farm of 200 acres (actual survey showed 228 1/2 acres)
at $8/acre after he worked for three years on the farm.
George HUMBERT Sr., dec'd (will 2 Mar 1830; 3 Nov 1830)
w/ Mary (now dec'd) and 8 children,
- John HUMBERT
- Adam HUMBERT
- George HUMBERT
- Catharine w/o Daniel LEASE
- Elizabeth w/o Daniel LITHLY/LIGHT
- Susannah w/o Charles ERB
- Sarah w/o James BANKER
- Jacob HUMBERT, dec'd - his children,
...William HUMBERT - Ohio
...Jacob HUMBERT - Ohio
Executor was John JONES; witnesses: Samuel W. MYERS,
Abraham STONESIFER, Frederick CUMP.
Land - "Addition", "Cropburgh", "Gro. Weissenburgh", "Ohio" and Low
Addition", 228 1/2 acres, all contiguous. The lands lie next to
"High Germany" and lands of D. BANKERT, Mr. LEISTER, Frederick
CAMP/KUMP and is on dividing line in agreement with Frederick
BACHMAN and John LOWE.
Trustee was John JONES of John assigned to transfer title
to George Jr.; finalized 28 Mar 1832.

James EVANS and Noah SHARPLESS and w/ Mary
vs Estate of James EVANS Sr. - Petition to Sell
James EVANS Sr. d/ 15 Oct 1808 (will written 2 Oct 1808)
w/ Sarah (d/ 18 Aug 1829) and 7 children
- Jane w/o John NUSBAUM, both dec'd - their children,
...Rachael NUSBAUM
...Ely NUSBAUM
...Eleanor NUSBAUM
...Rosanna NUSBAUM
...Ann Maria NUSBAUM
- David EVANS
- Mary w/o Noah SHARPLESS
- James EVANS Jr.
- Sarah w/o John MARCH
- John EVANS
- Susannah w/o Joseph RENNER
Executor was the widow; witnesses: John GLISAN,
Ellis START, William HOFF?.
Land - "Mother's Choice", a farm in Liberty, from John VIAN.
- House & Lots #90, 91 in Liberty, on tract of Linganore called
Piney Run, part of "Duke's Woods", lies on north side of Main
Street, next to Jacob DUDENOWER; from John YOUNG and Richard
COALE (w/ Caty), planters, in 1791.
James Sr. was a sadler in 1791. Lands were left to the widow
with her choice, to sell the other to pay debts and divide amongst
children. She chose to keep the House and Lot in Liberty, selling
the farm. Since the widow is now deceased, petition to sell the
house and lot and divide among the descendants.
Trustee was John GLISSAN; on 17 Jan 1832, private sale made to
Silas WATERS, a free colored man at $130. Each 1/7 share was
$20.30; finalized 24 May 1832.

47-55 - BECK, GRIMES, HESSON, SIM, PARSONS - Jan 1832

Estate of Michael BECK
Michael BECK, a yeoman d/ 10 Jul 1831 intestate, leaving
widow - Mary Ann and 7 children,
- Catharine w/o Frederick GRIMES
- Elizabeth w/o Charles HESSON
- David BECK - Ohio
- Nimrod BECK, a minor
- Edward BECK, a minor
- William BECK, a minor
- Aaron BECK, a minor
Land - part of Lot #51 in Woodsborough/Woodsberrytown on "Woods
Town Land", from Jacob LINN (w/ Philipena) to Michael & John BECK
in 1808; (Lots 3, 4, 5 from John BECK of York Co, PA in 1810);
with House, Barn, Joiner's Shop and other buildings, part from
Bernhard GILBERT (w/ Elizabeth) in 1806.
- Lot #5 in Woodsborough with 2-story log house and log barn, then
occupied by D. SIMS.
- Lot #182 in Lewis Town
- 2 acres of woodland near Woodsborough
Guardian was Dr. Thomas SIM; trustee was Frederick GRIMES; Lot #51
was excluded from sale but, on 5 Sep, sale made to Mason PARSONS for
house & lot at $704; the woodland sold to William GRIMES at $19.87;
Lewis Town property didn't sell. The widow received 2/17 in lieu
of her dower, $76.89; each 1/7 share was $82.39; finalized Oct 1832.

George DEVILBISS and John DEVILBISS - Petition to Sell
George DEVILBISS of Casper, dec'd (will 23 Mar 1813)
s/ Alexander DEVILBISS
s/ Casper DEVILBISS - in Greene Co, Ohio by 1822
s/ John DEVILBISS
d/ Rebecca DEVILBISS - her daughter,
.....Elizabeth DEVILBISS (d/ 1829), later w/o George RUMMELL
.....---her son, John RUMMELL
s/ George DEVILBISS Jr, dec'd - his 2 sons,
.....George DEVILBISS
.....John DEVILBISS
Land - "Benjamin's Advice", 110 acres, from Jacob PROTSMAN;
to sons for use of the three grandchildren until they become
of age, then to be divided between the three grandchildren.
- Also willed 236 acres to sons, Alexander and Casper.
SLAVES - negro girl RACHEL (to Alexander)
- negro boy SAM (to Casper)
Executors were sons, Alexander and Casper.
Witnesses: Christian KUHN, Jacob ENGLAR Jr, Joseph OGLE.
Guardian was Rebecca DEVILBISS; trustee was George DEVILBISS
of George; on 20 Apr 1830, sale made to John DEVILBISS at
$1,182. On 1 Dec 1830, it was said the widower, George
RUMMELL, was 27 years old and in good health; he was
awarded 3/7 of 1/3 in lieu of curtesy rights, $156.16;
each 1/3 share was $364.38; finalized 24 Mar 1831.

Philip McELFRESH - Title
Land - "Resurvey on Charles Lot"; in 1788, Charles HAMMOND (of
Anne Arundel County) sold 100 acres to Charles CHANEY and the
remainder to Basil DORSEY; but, Hammond died before he conveyed
a deed to Dorsey.
Basil DORSEY died 1799 and, by his will, assigned said land to
Evan DORSEY, who, in 1808, sold it to Philip McELFRESH.
Evan DORSEY d/ 1833 intestate, leaving children,
- Upton L. DORSEY, now dec'd - his children,
....Susan Henrietta DORSEY
....Basil Evan DORSEY
....William James Higgins DORSEY
....Upton L. DORSEY
- Evan DORSEY
- Susan DORSEY w/o William HOBBS
- John L. DORSEY
- Ann HAMMOND, dec'd - her son,
....Evan HAMMOND, a minor
The deceased sold a small part of this land, on the north
side of Bush Creek, to William HOBBS of Samuel in 1794.
William HOBBS of Samuel sold a small part of this and part
of "Pretty Sally" to Basil DORSEY at this same time.
William HOBBS of Samuel d/ 1829 (will)
d/ Rachel, now dec'd w/o Roderick DORSEY - her children,
.....Henrietta DORSEY, a minor
.....Kitty H. DORSEY, a minor
.....William R. DORSEY, a minor
Hobbs left part of "Resurvey on Charles Lot" to his daughter,
Rachel, with life estate as curtesy rights to her husband,
Roderick DORSEY.
Guardian was Roderick DORSEY; final monies paid and titles
deeded; finalized 30 Aug 1832.

Francis B. JAMISON for Mary E. LOWE - Sale of Real Estate
Patrick LOWE d/ intestate, leaving only child,
d/ Mary E. LOWE (age 16-20)
Land - Lot in Emmitsburg on NE corner of public square
w/ 2-story brick house and a frame store house, from
Richard BROOKE, trustee for John GILDEA, dec'd, in 1817.
- Lot #17 of "Carrollsburg", 10 acres, from Robert L.
ANNAN (w/ Mary) and William EMMITT (w/ Susanna) in 1815
(previously from James YOUNG, dec'd).
- Lot #6, part of "John's Fancy" and "Addition to John's
Fancy", 10 acres, from Andrew SMITH (w/ Ann) in 1816.
- Lot #169 in Lewistown (parts of "Cooper's Point",
"Miller's Inheritance" and "Cassell's Desire"), from
Daniel FUNDENBERG (w/ Rebecca) in 1815 to Lowe, Adam
FLECK, Dennis BOCY and Thomas RADFORD.
Guardian assigned was George M. EICHELBERGER. Survey
listed two lots on NE side of Main Street, east of the
square w/ a large log house, blacksmith shop, stables;
also a back lot to the rear of these w/ small brick house.
Trustee was Francis B. JAMISON; in Oct 1831, sale was held
at the tavern of David AYRES in Emmitsburg. Sales to
- Henry BECKENBAUGH for 15 acres at $541.37;
- James ANNAN for a small wood lot at $31;
- David WELTY for 4 1/2 acre lot at $42.50;
- John TAPPER for house and lot in Emmitsburg at $121;
Sale continued in January -
- James HUGHES for 21 acre lot at $48.50;
- James HUGHES for house & lot on square at $1,999;
- Isaac BAUGHER for house U lot on Main Street at $500;
all sold except a mountain lot on "John's Fancy".
The daughter received $4,400.37; finalized Jul 1832.

136-153 - CRAFT, KINNEY, RENCH, McNEAL, SLAVES - Feb 1833

Estate of Frederick and Elizabeth CRAFT
Frederick CRAFT, dec'd (will 18 May 1805; 29 May 1806), leaving
widow - Elizabeth (now deceased)
and 5 grandchildren
- Elizabeth w/o James KINNEY
- John CRAFT
- Frederick CRAFT Jr, dec'd
.....John N. CRAFTS, a minor
.....Sabinda F. CRAFTS, a minor
- Mary w/o John RENCH
- David CRAFT
SLAVES - negro man JO (free 6 years after his death)
- negro woman SALL (free at age 31 and given 9 pounds)
Land - "Schin Taler Gutt", 163 acres, from Michael
TROUTMAN, exec/of Tobias HORINE, in 1787; and "Johnson's
Laier Enlarged", 25 acres.
- 1/2 part of "Shin Taler Gutt" and "Johnson's Lane
Enlarged", 110 acres, on draught of Mill Creek, from
Henry STALEY (w/ Mary) in 1794 (previously from Robert
FULLER and w/ Mary in 1790).
- "Hedge's Range", 5+ acres, from Andrew SMELTZER
(w/ Catharine) in 1796.
- "Franklin's All?", 68 acres, to Elizabeth CRAFT
from Joseph MILLER (w/ Mary) of Washington County
in 1820.
- "Hedge's Range", 13 acres, to Elizabeth CRAFT from
George PATTON (w/ Catharine) in 1830; next to "The Sun
is Down and the Moon is Up".
Guardian was John McNEAL, the children's grandfather;
trustee was John CRAFT. Sale was made to James KINNEY
for 258 acres at $19/acre; also the merchant mill and
12 acres at $4,802. Each 1/5 share, $1,853.78; closed on 7 Jan 1832.

Abdiel ETZLER and Polly ETZLER by their friend, Abraham ALLBACH
and others vs Magdalena ETZLER
John ETZLER, dec'd (will 9 Jan 1818; 3 May 1819)
widow - Magdalena
nephew/ Daniel ETZLER (s/o his brother Andrew ETZLER)
(Daniel died few days before his uncle)
.....no widow
.....s/ John ETZLER Jr., dec'd - Preble Co, Ohio
-----------Abdiel ETZLER
-----------Polly ETZLER
.....d/ Margaret w/o James MERRYMAN
.....d/ Mary Magdalena w/o George FOX
.....d/ Arthur ETZLER
.....d/ Daniel ETZLER
.....d/ Ezra ETZLER
SLAVES (not named), at wife's death or remarriage, all
those who are age 25 or more to be set free; those under
age 25 to serve Daniel ETZLER until age 25, then to be
set free; the same with their offspring.
Daniel to make payments on yearly schedule to:
- Daniel's son John - 150 pounds
- Daniel's bro/ Joseph - 110 pounds
- Daniel's sis/ Mary - 110 pounds
- Daniel's sis/ Elizabeth - 110 pounds
- George KILER's children by his first wife - 150 pounds
(her name was Polly, a sister to Daniel)
.....Matilda KILER
.....Dennis KILER
.....Abdiel KILER
- children of John's bro/ George ETZLER
nephew/ George ETZLER - 110 pounds
nephew/ Andrew ETZLER - 110 pounds
nephew/ Jacob ETZLER - 110 pounds
- son of John's sis/ Mrs RADGE
nephew/ George RADGE - 110 pounds
- brother-in-laws
...Frederick ILER - 110 pounds
...Valentine ILER - 110 pounds
if wife declines will and takes her 1/3, then
brother-in-laws legacies to become null and void.
Stone wall to be built around he and his wife's
graves with tombstones engraved, but location of
graveyard not given.
Exec/ nephew Daniel ETZLER
Witnesses: Abraham ALBAUGH, Daniel CREAGER, Renchart WALTZ.
The widow, Magdalena, renounced the will and claimed her
1/3 dower. George FOX and Daniel ETZLER purchased her
dower share on 20 Mar 1822; she testified to that in
Oct 1825.
Land - "Hammond's Strife", 76 acres, from Adam WOLFE
(w/ Catharine) in 1778 (from Edward GAITHER, s/o Benjamin,
planter, and w/ Eleanor to Adam WOLFE, farmer in 1773);
located near Pipe Creek.
- "Hammond's Strife", 36 acres, from Isaac VORE (w/ Eleanor)
in 1801.
- "Resurvey on Williams Neglect" and "Hightop Spring",
8+ acres, from James MUMFORD (w/ Anne) in 1808.
- "Resurvey on Williams Neglect" and "Hightop Spring",
(previously owned by Henry SMOUSE and to be sold at the
death of his wife) from Enoch IZENBERG and w/ Dorothy,
Jacob SHIVELY and w/ Barbara, all of Huntington Co, PA,
Solomy SMOUSE (female), Abraham CRAPSTER (w/ Margareta),
Abraham JONES (w/ Charity) in 1810.
- "Resurvey on Williams Neglect" and "Hightop Spring",
(previously owned by Henry SMOUSE and to be sold at the
death of his wife)from Nicholas IZENBERG and w/ Mary, both
of Huntington Co, PA in 1810.
Total acreage by a later survey was 155 3/4 acres.
Abraham ALBAUGH died about July 1832; then Joseph WELTY
(adm/o John ETZLER, s/o Daniel) applied to the court for
the minor children to have a guardian appointed for them.
Trustee was George FOX; sale was made to Henry REPP Jr
at $4,984.60.
1st Distribution: each 1/6 to Daniel's children was
$285.60 (share of John Etzler Jr went to Joseph WELTY
in trust for his children; closed 20 Nov 1832.

Christopher STULL vs Estate of Jacob STULL
John STULL d/ 1786 (will 20 May 1786; 15 Sep 1788)
widow - Catharine d/ Dec 1817 - 12 children
s/ Lawrence STULL (by 1st wife)
d/ Catharine WIER/WIRE (by 1st wife)
s/ Jacob STULL d/ bef 1818 intestate, no issue
s/ Christopher STULL
s/ John STULL Jr d/ Jan 1826 intestate
...w/ Lovice (age 47 in 1830)
.....Benjamin STULL, a minor
.....Lewis STULL, a minor
.....Amanda STULL, a minor
.....Susan STULL, a minor
d/ Margaret w/o Jacob BARRICK - Monongahala Co, VA
d/ Barbara wid/o John CRUISE - Out of State
d/ Mary wid/o George VALENTINE
d/ Caty w/o Leonard CROW - Out of State
d/ Magdalena wid/o Jacob RITZ - York Co, PA
d/ Christiana w/o Ninian BEALL
d/ Susanna w/o Matthew CAMPBELL, both dec'd
.....Eliza (Campbell) w/o John NAILER/NAYLOR
.....Cassandra (Campbell) wid/o James FRIAR - Out of State
.....Amelia CAMPBELL, a minor
Land was divided (after death of the widow) between the
older two sons, Jacob and Christopher; monies to the
other children to be paid by Jacob and Christopher.
Exec/ son Jacob STULL and John CREUSE
Witnesses: Samuel BAKER, Greenberry DORSEY, John BAKER.
Land - "Locust Thicket" and "What You Please", 108 acres,
(Jacob's half) borders the Monocacy River; adjoining
lands of Henry WHITMORE, Felia McGARY, Henry CRISE;
located 2 miles from Woodsborough and on eroad leading
to Frederick EICHELBERGER's Mill.
Margaret, Mary, Christiana and John NAILER sold their
shares to John. Guardian for John's children was Martin
EICHELBERGER. Trustee was Brooke BAKER; sale to William
DUDERER at $1,844.85.
John OTT was adm/o John STULL Jr. In May 1830, Magdalena
testified she was age 53 and her brother John would be age
55 if still living. On 7 Jul 1831, John HUMMER testified
the elder John's widow, Catharine died in Dec 1817 and
the younger John's widow, Lovice, was born in Jun 1782.
After 1/2 of the legacies were paid from the will, each
1/11 share from Jacob's estate was $55.65 (the widow
Lovice received 1/8 of 1/11, $18.55; her children then
each received $30.14, they also received $52.75 each as
their shares of those their father purchased from his
siblings).
In Oct 1832, Samuel WILHIDE became administrator of
Christopher STULL's estate. He testified legacies had
already been paid in full by Christopher and disputed
the 1/2 now being paid from Jacob's estate and provided
receipts for validation. He claimed the 1/2 is due to
Christopher's estate; in addition he claimed a note from
Caty to Christopher; so granted; closed 1 Aug 1833.

223-240 - COCKEY, MATHIAS, WHITE, BACHMAN - Jan 1830

Joshua COCKEY and Francis MATHIAS and others
Joshua COCKEY, the elder, d/ intestate
s/ Joshua COCKEY
d/ Nancy w/o Francis MATHIAS
d/ Eleanor COCKEY
d/ Henrietta COCKEY
s/ John C. COCKEY, dec'd
.....Richard COCKEY, a minor
.....Edward COCKEY, a minor
.....Mary Jane COCKEY, a minor
.....John Charles COCKEY, a minor
Land - "Lime Pits", "Lime Pit Resurveyed", "Holmes
Lot" and "Brown's Reaction", 150 acres, to Joshua
COCKEY of Baltimore Co from David GIST in 1795
agreement and conveyed by David GIST (w/ Rebecca)
of Clarke Co, KY in 1812; next to Gideon BOSLEY's
"Brown's Vexation" and land of John KEMP.
- "Gist's Ambition", 14 + 13 acres, from James
MAXFIELD and w/ Margaret in 1802; next to Michael
SNIDER.
- "Gist's Ambition", 14 + 13 acres, from Andrew
REESE (w/ Elizabeth) in 1813; next to "Rock Spring"
and "Resurvey on Lime Pit".
- "Iron Intention" and "Resurvey on Iron Intention",
2+ acres, from William OWINGS, exec/of Samuel OWINGS,
in 1813; next to "Lemmon's Resurvey" and "Bond's Meadows Enlarged".
- "Lime Pit Resurveyed", 221 acres, from Elizabeth
GIST and Rachel GIST of Baltimore County in 1815
(previously from Thomas GIST to Mordecai GIST);
exception is the graveyard.
Guardian was George W. WHITE. Trustee was Joshua
COCKEY Jr. but he renounced it and then Washington
VAN BIBBER was appointed. On 19 Mar 1831, after
two failed public sales, private sale was made to
Frederick BACHMAN for the 305 acre farm at $7,625.
Distribution: each 1/5 share, $1,457.60; closed
9 Jun 1831.

David HEFFNER and others
Michael HEFFNER d/ Jun 1817 (will 16 Jun 1817; 4 Aug 1817)
widow - Catharine
Children by 1st Marriage
d/ Elizabeth w/o John SHOWN
d/ Susannah w/o George YANTIS
s/ Frederick HEFFNER
d/ Margaret w/o Richard JULIN
d/ Mary s/o Jacob HAFFNER
Children by 2nd Marriage (to Catharine)
d/ Charlotte w/o Lawrence HAFFNER
s/ Michael HEFFNER (Jr)
s/ Samuel HEFFNER
d/ Catharine HEFFNER
s/ David HEFFNER
s/ John HEFFNER
s/ Daniel HEFFNER d/ intestate, w/o issue
d/ Sophia HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Ezra HEFFNER, a minor
Exec/ wife.
Witnesses: Frederick HAFFNER, John CRONISE, John STONE.
Land - "Resurvey on Rocky Hill", 56 acres, by his brother
Frederick HAFFNER from the estate of his father, Frederick
HAFFNER, in 1797 (Frederick took North side and Michael
had the South side which was 96 acres at that time).
(Their father had previously sold parts to John REMSBURG
and Christopher MYERS.)
The deceased previously sold parts of his land to
Frederick HAFFNER of Lawrence.
In 1827 Michael (Jr) conveyed his interest to David.
Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH as well as trustee.
Two failed public auctions were held at SHAFER's Tavern
in Frederick; a later proposal was accepted from Joseph
P. FLEMING at $1,085.
Distribution: each 1/8 share to the surviving children
of the second marriage, $124.54; closed 5 May 1831.
Note - FCML shows a Michael HEFFNER married to
Margaret REED on 8 Oct 1779
Elizabeth SHAFER on 6 Sep 1794

Samuel ARMSTRONG and wife
Jacob RIFE of Emmitsburg d/ 1816 (will 5 Sep 1815)
widow - Catharine (later w/o John NICKUM), she d/ 1825
d/ Elizabeth RIFE
d/ Catharine w/o Samuel ARMSTRONG
d/ Susan RIFE, a minor (age 16)
Exec/ wife and friend, George SMITH of Emmitsburg.
Witnesses: Thomas RADFORD, Isaac HAHN, James MOORE
Land - 2 Houses and Lots in Emmitsburgh
- Lot #4 in from Jacob WISE (w/ Catharine) in 1813;
- Lot #17 on North side of Main Street, leading from
Nicholson's Gap in the South Mountain towards Baltimore,
adjoining lots of Abraham WELTY and Jacob TRENCKLE,
from Lewis WEVER (w/ Ruth) in 1814.
George SMITH died about 1821.
Guardian was Charles W. BIGHAM; trustee was Benjamin
PRICE. On 3 Apr 1831, sale was made to
- John NICKUM for Lot #4 where he lived at $785
- Henry LITTLE for Lot #17 at $475
total sales, $1,260.
Distribution: per the will, each daughter received
1/3 of 2/3 of the estate, $259.31; the remaining 1/3
which went to the now dec'd widow went to her new
husband, John NICKUM; closed 17 Nov 1831.

261-269 - EASTERDAY, HOFFMAN, HILLEARY, HOFFMAN - Feb 1831

Isaac EASTERDAY and Jacob EASTERDAY
Abraham EASTERDAY d/ Oct 1823 intestate
widow - Magdalena (b/ 17 Nov 1778)
s/ Isaac EASTERDAY
s/ Jacob EASTERDAY
d/ Harriet EASTERDAY, a minor
d/ Ann Rebecca EASTERDAY, a minor
d/ Juliane Margaret EASTERDAY, a minor
Land - "Abraham's Home", 152 acres (resurveyed from
parts of "Fielderea" and "Resurvey on Will's Invention"),
on road from Fredericktown to Harper's Ferry on the
Potomack River and next to "Good Luck" and land of
Christian EASTERDAY and Francis EASTERDAY; by land
warrant in 1812.
- "Daniel's Diligence", 12 acres, from Jacob KOOGEL
(w/ Christena) in 1819 where he then lived; on main
road leading from Fredericktown to Harper's Ferry.
Guardian was Jacob EASTERDAY; trustee was George
HOFFMAN. On 28 Mar 1831, sale was made to
- Jacob EASTERDAY for "Abraham's Home" at $5,232.66
- Henry HILLEARY for the 12 acres and tavern stand
at $1,240.
George HOFFMAN testified the widow was born 17 Nov
1778; she was awarded 2/17 in lieu of dower, $731.86;
each 1/5 to the children, $1,096.339; closed 3 Jun 1831.

Thomas GRIFFITH vs Ephraim L. GAITHER - Foreclosure
Francis SIMPSON of Anne Arundel Co, died with a will
d/ Anne SIMPSON
d/ Nancy GAITHER
.....Ephraim L. GAITHER - Anne Arundel Co
Land - "Resurvey on Spring Garden"
Trustee was Frederick SCHLEY; sale was made to
- Richard SIMPSON for 118 acres at $20.01/acre
- Joseph TANEY at private sale for 34 acres at $12/acre
Distribution:
- Ann, the widow of Ephraim L. GAITHER, is now w/o
Philemon M. SMITH and was allowed $396.30 in lieu of
her dower with $338.20 to be paid to Richard SIMPSON
their assignee and the balance to them.
- Thomas GRIFFITH received $2,228.45, but was insufficient
to cover the mortgage and interest of $5,059.23.
Closed 25 May 1833.

Stephen CODDINGTON, uncle and next friend of
Thomas HEFFNER and others - Sale of Real Estate
Frederick HEFFNER of Hamilton Co, Ohio d/ 1829 intestate
widow - Elizabeth
s/ Thomas HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Jackson HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Nelson HEFFNER, a minor
s/ William HEFFNER, a minor
s/ James HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Oliver HEFFNER, a minor
Land - "Resurvey on Havener's Fancy" (Lot #4), 24+ acres,
from Elizabeth HEFFNER of Montgomery Co, Ohio in 1820,
next to "Benedict's Rest"; and 1/11 of "Resurvey on Havener's
Fancy" (Lot #4), 140 acres, as her share in her father's estate,
she being d/o Jacob Frederick HEFFNER.
Guardian was Benjamin PORBE of Hamilton Co, Ohio.
On 14 Mar 1832, Benjamin CODDINGTON testified the
widow was 39 years of age and health pretty good.
Trustee was L.P.W. BALCH; on 22 Mar 1832, sale went to
- Daniel HILDEBRAND for 24+ acres at $299
- not able to sell the 1/11 share in other tract.
On 12 May 1832, sold 1/11 share to Philip KEYSOR at $180.
Distribution: widow received 1/8 in lieu of dower, $52.70;
each 1/6 share to the children, $61.48; closed 22 Oct 1832.

HOFFMAN vs KELLER
Jacob HOFFMAN d/ 16 Sep 1832 intestate
s/ Ezra HOFMAN
s/ Jacob HOFFMAN
d/ Charlotte KELLER, dec'd
.....Elizabeth KELLER, a minor
.....Sophia KELLER, a minor
Land - House and Lot in Frederick
from Frederick CONRAD of Virginia in 1799.
Guardian was Jacob KELLER as well as trustee.
On 5 Jan 1833 at the tavern of George MILLER in
Frederick, sale went to Daniel KOLB at $1,020.
Distribution: Ezra and Jacob each received $213.10;
Charlotte's children each received $156.55.
(Supposedly divided in thirds, but math doesn't work)
Closed 14 Feb 1833.

Evan DORSEY of Seneca Co, Ohio - Petition
Upton Lawrence DORSEY d/ 1829 intestate
widow - Janet
d/ Susan H. DORSEY, a minor
s/ Basil Evan DORSEY, a minor
s/ William James Higgins DORSEY, a minor
s/ Upton L. DORSEY, a minor
Adm/ Roderick DORSEY in Nov 1829.
Guardian was Eden HAMMOND and commission divided
the property into five equal parts.
Land - "Resurvey on Drummine", 200 acres
- "Resurvey on Darby's Delight", 11 acres
equals Portion 3 for 211 acres.
(see will for Basil DORSEY Sr. to son, Evan DORSEY)
On 8 Jan 1831, Roderick DORSEY testified the widow
Janet was 22 years old; she was granted 2/15.
Guardian appointed was Roderick DORSEY; trustee was
John H. McELFRESH.
On 9 Apr 1831, sale was made to Cornelius GRIMES at
$8,366.24; but William GAITHER petitioned the court
to be listed as purchaser as he stated Grimes had
asked him to take the purchase.
On 4 Nov 1839, court ruled defendants to convey deed
with John McPHERSON and John R. DALE to act as guardians;
the widow relinquished her dower rights.
Distribution on 26 May 1831: the widow received $1,108.88;
after debts were paid, each child received $486.09.
On 3 Dec 1832, Distribution of 2nd Accounting:
the widow received $1,108.49.
(368-370 are blank)

371-379 - WASKEY, HILKER, STOCKMAN - May 1833

Estate of Augustine WASKEY
Augustine WASKEY, dec'd (will 23 Apr 1810; 10 Dec 1832)
and 7 children
s/ August WASKEY
d/ Sarah (Waskey) w/o George HILKER
s/ Jacob WASKEY
s/ Christian WASKEY, now dec'd
...w/ Elizabeth and 6 minor children,
......Perry WASKEY
......Eveline WASKEY
......Isabella WASKEY
......Elijah WASKEY
......Eli Christian WASKEY
......Leonard Thomas WASKEY
d/ Sophia (Waskey) w/o David STOCKMAN
d/ Elizabeth WASKEY
d/ Julianna WASKEY
Exec/ sons, Jacob and Christian WASKEY;
Witnesses: Francis HOFFMAN, Christopher WIDDICKIN,
George HOFFMAN.
(Jacob later renounced the executor duties.)
Trustee was William I. ROSS; after failed public sale,
private sale was made on 19 Aug 1833 to Jacob WASKEY at
$560. Jacob petitioned the court to recover the funeral
expenses he paid and also to claim the share his brother
August sold to him; he also claimed debts owed him by
Sarah and George HILKER.
Distribution: each 1/7 share, $65.09 after Jacob received
funeral expense reimbursement; Jacob also received $24.35
of the Hilker's share as well as August's share. Christian's
widow received $21.69 (1/3 of 1/7); each of her children
received $7.23; closed 26 Sep 1833.

Estate of Daniel BOYLE
Daniel BOYLE d/ Dec 1830 (will 12 Sep 1828; 11 Dec 1830)
d/ Mary BOYLE (already given house & lot)
d/ Catharine BOYLE
d/ Henrietta BOYLE
s/ James W. BOYLE - Ohio
s/ John Brooke BOYLE, a minor
d/ Ann BOYLE, a minor
s/ Joseph BOYLE, a minor
s/ Henry BOYLE, a minor
nephew/ James BOYLE - Annapolis
bro/ James BOYLE
(Daniel gave nephew property from nephew's father's estate
which was also Daniel's brother)
To Free SLAVES - all slaves at age 28 (not named);
- children born of them before that age, freed at age 21;
- negro woman SUSANNAH (to be freed at this death).
Exec/ son John and son-in-law, John SWOPE;
witnesses: Patrick CONNELLY *im Pittsburgh in 1830), Henry
RIDENOUR (dec'd bt 1830), Israel HITESHEW.
Land - (A)* House in Taneytown (Boyle's home);
- (B)* farm that Frederick CLABAUGH worked and resided;
- (C) part of "Second Additon to Brooks Discovery on the Rich
Lands", from Samuel THOMSON in 1797, next to "Peggy and Molly's
Delight"; 13 acres are remaining;
- (D) tract from William GALT (w/ Ann);
- (E)*tract in Monongala Co, VA;
- (F) house and lot from Abraham LIND (given to dau/ Mary).
* (to younger 3 daughters)
Guardian was Abraham LICHTENWALTER; trustees were John B.
BOYLE and John SWOPE.
Sale of Real Estate:
- (D) to John B. STIMMELL at $590.
- (C) to John NULL (6+ acres @ $36.50/acre) and to Henry SWOPE
(6+ acres @ $38.55/acre).
The other tracts weren't sold.
1st Distribution: $147.79 to each of the seven younger children;
as Mary had already received house and lot; Closed 15 Nov 1832.

402-411 - HAINES, BIGGS, STULTZ - May 1831

Estate of William HAINES
William HAINES d/ Dec 1830 (will 1 May 1824; 4 Jan 1831)
s/ Ephraim HAINES
s/ Nathan HAINES
s/ Stephen HAINES
s/ Ruben HAINES
s/ John HAINES
d/ Sarah w/o William BIGGS
d/ Ruth HAINES
Land - "Bedford", 187+ acres, from Henry STULTZ
(w/ Elizabeth) in 1822; next to lands of William
HOLLENBERGER and James STULTZ (to be sold to pay
creditors, residue to Henry STULTZ).
Land to sons Ephraim and Nathan
- farm "Woods Gain", 182 acres, (home place);
- "Resurvey on Susan's Fancy", 100 acres;
- 5 shares in next door place, Widow BROWN's place.
widow to live there on 1/3 until her death.
Land to sons Stephen and Ruben
- "Brur Garden", farm where Stephen was then living.
Land to son John
- "Breeches", all of the decedent's undivided 1/2 of
farm purchased from John WILLIAMS.
Monies to daughters.
Executors: sons Ephraim and Stephen;
Witnesses: Ruben HAINES, Thomas M. PLUMMER, Robert DODD.
Trustee was John HAINES; on 2 Mar 1832, sale was made to
William STULTZ at $10.05/acre, survey to be made.
Creditors were paid $.63 on the dollar; closed 14 May 1832.

Estate of Jacob STUP
Jacob STUP/STOOP/STUB Sr
w/ (unnamed), dec'd
s/ Jacob STUP Jr
s/ Daniel STUP d/ intestate after father
...w/ Elizabeth (now w/o Isaiah MEALEY)
......Catharine STUP, a minor
......Mary Ann STUP, a minor
d/ Catharine STUP d/ intestate after father, leaving child,
.....Christian GETZENDANNER, a minor
d/ Elisabeth w/o John WEDRICK
s/ Samuel STUP
s/ David STUP
s/ John STUP
s/ Joseph STUP
s/ George STUP, a minor
Deed of Trust made to sons Jacob and Daniel to pay
creditors and care for parents, both parents and
Daniel are now deceased.
Land - from Jacob BRUNER, exec/of Daniel CURFMAN Sr,
and Adam, Michael, Henry, Christian and Peter CURFMAN
in 1811; also from Richard BROOKS, trustee of Daniel
CURFMAN Jr in 1816; and from Barbara CURFMAN, except
for 12 1/2 acres sold to Christian GREENAWALD, 10 acres
to Abraham BEARD and 30 acres to Jacob WASKEY.
Guardian was Joshua DELAPLANE; trustees were Jacob STUP
and Samuel STUP.
Property was surveyed and divided into lots; sales to
- John SHAFER for Lot #1, 60+ acres, at $35/acre.
- Joseph STUP and George STUP for Lot #2, 148+ acres
at $26.50/acre.
- David STUP and John STUP for Lots #3 and 4, 84 1/2
acres at $30.20/acre.
Total sales for personal property was $1,599.35 and for
real estate was $8,600.12, making grand total of $10,199.47.
Distribution: Jacob, being the eldest, was awarded $200
more per the agreement made; each 1/9 share was $1,107.44.
Closed 21 Aug 1832.

423-433 - BENTZ, SHIPE, HOUCK, RAMSBURGH - Jun 1831

Estate of Jacob BENTZ
Jacob BENTZ, dec'd, of Fredericktown (will 20 Sep 1815; 25 Oct 1815)
widow - Catharine (life estate), d/ Apr 1831
s/ William BENTZ
s/ Jacob BENTZ Jr
d/ Ann Maria SHIPE (daughter?, relationship not stated)
d/ Betsy BENTZ, d/ intestate, single, no issue
s/ John BENTZ
s/ Daniel BENTZ
d/ Catharine BENTZ w/o Ezra HOUCK
d/ Rebecca BENTZ
s/ Lewis BENTZ
d/ Susannah BENTZ, a minor
d/ Louisa BENTZ, a minor
s/ Stephen BENTZ, d/ intestate, single, no issue
Legacies were issued to the first three children (perhaps
because they were of age or by a first marriage???);
the remaining nine children were to have the estate
divided between them after their mother's death, but
two of them died before their mother.
Jacob Jr's money to be in trust and to go to his children
upon his death; if he had no children, then divided among
his siblings.
Exec/ bro/ George BENTZ, bro/law Stephen RAMSBURGH and
friend John BRENGLE of Lawrence.
Wit/ Frederick A. SCHLEY, Henry STEINER, George HAUER.
Of the executors, George BENTZ died and the other two
renounced their duties in Sep 1831.
Administrator was John BENTZ.
Land - "Long Acre", 135 sq perches, which was part of
"Tasker's Chance", starting at the SW corner of stone mill
house, occupied on 31 May 1794 by Jacob BENTZ and Stephen
RAMSBURGH on Carroll Creek; from George BENTZ (w/ Elizabeth)
in 1806.
- part "Fielderea Manor", 63+ acres, from Thomas GANTT of
Calvert County in 1801, at Stake 199 to Stoney Spring.
George HOUCK testified Betsy and Stephen had died about
1823 or before, both intestate, single and without issue.
Trustees were Ezra HOUCK and David BENTZ.
Sale was held 17 Feb 1832 at Bartgis' Tavern in Frederick
Town; sales went to
- Dr. William TYLER for pond lot, 1 acre, at $945
- to ? for 74 acres on turnpike in Bentztown at $195
- John EBRECHT for 74 acres on turnpike in Bentztown at $175
- William POOLE for 2 lots, 72 acres, at $200
- Christian SAMEN for ground rests of 14 lots at $8,550
- Jacob NICHOLLS for part of "Fieldera MANOR", 31+ acres, at $509.33
- John FEASTER for part "Fieldera Manor", 31+ acres, at $533.37
- Daniel BENTZ for farm, "Long Acre", 198 acres, at $80/acre
Total sales, $18,483.20.
Distribution to the younger surviving children: Each 1/7 from
deceased siblings' shares, $494.80;
each additional 1/7, $2,473.99; closed 19 Apr 1832.

Estate of Christian and Elizabeth SCHOLL
John BRUNER of John d/ Mar 1819 (Will 18 Feb 1819; 16 Mar 1819)
d/ Elizabeth (d/ 1821) w/o Christian SCHOLL (d/ 5 Feb 1826)
.....Daniel SCHOLL
.....Catharine (Scholl) w/o Enos HEDGES
.....Charlotte (Scholl) w/o George GITTINGER
.....Elias SCHOLL
.....Rebecca (Scholl) w/o Cornelius SHRINER
.....Lewis Valentine SCHOLL
.....Dennis SCHOLL, a minor
.....Mary Elizabeth SCHOLL, a minor
d/ Mary w/o Abraham KEMP
d/ Catharine w/o John BRUNNER
Land - "Mortality", 172+ acres, which was part of "Tasker's
Chance", on the bank of the Monocacy, next to Hugh REYNOLDS
(to him from Henry RAMSBURGH), from Peter WOLFE (w/ Catharine)
in 1806.
- Land were Bruner then lived was given to Mary who was then
married and living on the land. Located on right side of road
leading from Frederick Town by his mill to HUGH's coaling ground
and on north side of mill race.
--- "Mill Pond", 2 acres, beginning at John STONER's land
along the river.
--- "Rich Bottom" and "Findley's Last Chance", from John FAHNER
in 1779 and also "Woodcock's Head".
- "Try All", 60 acres, from George MURDOCK in 1802.
(to d/ Catharine) with rights to spring of water with Mary,
next to north side of mill in the meadow on west side of
Carroll's Creek.
- "Chesnut Hill" and "Resurvey on Stoney Spring", 20 acres,
from Jacob GETZENDANNER; and "Tryall", 1+ acres, from Charles
BEATTY, adjoining the other two tracts, has fruit orchard;
(north half to Mary and south half to Catharine).
- Lots #131 (from Henry BANTZ, trustee) and #132 w/ 2-story
brick house (from Joshua DILL, trustee) (adjoins William KOLB's
Tavern) in Frederick Town and "Addition to Frederick Town",
Lots# 235 and 257 from William M. BEALL (w/ Frances) and
Christian SCHOLL in 1825.
- "The Four Partners", from Frederick HEFFNER of Lawrence
in 1817; previously to Joseph STALEY, Jacob STALEY of Jacob,
Jacob Frederick HEFFNER and Frederick HEFFNER of Lawrence
by patent in 1799.
- "Four in Partnership", from Solomon STALEY (w/ Margaret)
in 1818, his interest and that of George STALEY, George
BRUNNER, heirs of Joseph STALEY, deceased.
Bruner's executor to convey deed to Jacob BLUCHER for land
sold to him in Somerset Co, PA as soon as he pays the note.
Exec/ son-in-law, Christian SCHOLL;
Witnesses: Elias BRUNNER Sr, Elias BRUNNER Jr, Peter MANTZ.
Trustee was Frederick A. SCHLEY; sale was made to
- Ezra CRAMER for farm where deceased lived, 176+ acres
@ $75/acre and small island, "Four Partners" in Monocacy
River @ $100
Both Elizabeth and Christian died intestate; Administrator
was Daniel SCHOLL; guardian was Abraham KEMP.
Land of Christian SCHOLL
- "Mill Pond", 1+ acre, from George HOUCK (w/ Catharine)
in 1822, being part of "Tasker's Chance".
- "Resurvey on Poplar Spring", 50 acres, from Andrew SMITH
in 1817, in Emmitsburgh, previously from John MATTHEWS of
Baltimore, bordered on north by John TROXALL, east by Daniel
F. DULANEY, southeast by Alexander STEWART and Daniel ROUZER
and on west by William CURREN.
- "First Addition to the Boot Jack", 3 1/2 acres, from
Lawrence BRENGLE (w/ Catharine) in 1816;
- "Second Addition to the Boot Jack", 2+ acres
- "Goodman's Neglect", 5 acres
- "The Second Thought", 90 acres, from Thomas BEATTY in 1814
- Lot on South Street in Frederick Town from Frederick HAWMAN
in 1823; next to Samuel WEBSTER's property sold to John CROMWELL
and bounded by land of Peter STORM, heirs of Christopher HOLLER
and Mrs. Catharine PETERS.
Sales were made to
- Jacob ROW for house and lot in Frederick Town on 5th Street
at alley @ $305
- Frederick RICKER for Emmitsburgh land, 48+ acres @ $243.12
- Mountain lots were not sold but later were sold at private sale
- Solomon STALEY for "Goodman's Neglect", 5 acres, @$45
- Cornelius STALEY and Jacob HILLDEBRAND for two lots of 95+
acres @ $2.75/acre
- House and lot from Hawman wasn't sold because of title dispute
but later sold to Daniel SCHOLL @ $627
Distribution to Christian and Elizabeth SCHOLL's children:
- 1st on 29 Jul 1831; each 1/8 was $1470.44.
- 2nd on 27 Jul 1833; each 1/8 was $101.62.
Closed on 1 Aug 1833.

Estate of Jacob LEAB/LABE
Jacob LEAB/LABE d/ Oct 1830 intestate
widow - Mary
d/ Mary Sophia w/o Jacob YOUNG
d/ Charlotte LEAB, a minor
s/ Jacob LEAB Jr, a minor
Land - a moriety of Lot #3 in Frederick Town, from
Henry LEATHERMAN (w/ Margaret) in 1806; previously
from John McPHERSON in 1791; next to Rev. Henry ADDISON
and on south side of Patrick Street; mortgaged to
Gidean BANTZ and Grafton DUVALL.
- Lot #24(?) in Frederick Town from Daniel BURKHART
and Henry BAER (w/ Elizabeth) to Jacob LEAB in 1810
from Chancery case of Burkhart and Baer being complainants
against defendants: Peter BURKHART, John BURKHART, Francis
MANTZ (w/ Mary), Christopher BURKHART (w/ Phoebe), George
BURKHART, John SLONAKER (w/ Margaret), John PELTZ, and
Joshua, Ezra and Eliza DILL.
Trustee was Jacob YOUNG. On 10 Mar 1831, the widow
stated whe was 50 and in good health.
Sale was held on 30 Mar 1831 at Nicholas TURBOLT's (Talbolt?)
Tavern; sales to
- John A. ALBAUGH for house and lot on Patrick St @ $550
- Andrew HINNS for 2-sty brick house and lot on Patrick
Street, adjoining the other one, but on west side, at $802
- Remainder not sold; total sales $1352.
Later, sale was made for house and lot on All Saints Street
to Henry NIXDORFF at $420.
On 9 Jul 1831, George WISSINGER, administrator, testified
also that the widow was 50 and in good health; she was
awarded 2/17 before debts were paid, $193.59; each 1/3
share to the children was $83.42; closed 6 Sep 1832.

474-488 - PLUMMER, THOMAS, ROBERTS, SHIPLEY - Feb 1830

Thomas C. SHIPLEY, Esquire vs Estate of Isaac PLUMMER
Isaac PLUMMER d/ 1824 intestate
widow - Grace
s/ Israel T. PLUMMER
d/ Mary P. w/o Richard PLUMMER
d/ Elizabeth H. PLUMMER
d/ Eleanor W. w/o Jacob THOMAS
s/ William R. PLUMMER
s/ Abner M. PLUMMER
Administrator was Abner M. PLUMMER.
Land - "Resurvey on Sapling Hill", 177 acres, near New
Market, mortgaged to Thomas C. SHIPLEY in 1823; exceptions
are parts conveyed to William BOLLINGER and Joseph PLUMMER
in 1768, also part conveyed to Anthony POULTNEY in 1791.
Trustee was Joseph M. PALMER. About Jul 1830 (document not
dated), the widow testified she was 72 years of age.
On 28 Aug 1830, sale was held in New Market at house of
William WERTENBAKER, Esquire; high bidder was Thomas C.
SHIPLEY, Esquire, for the remaining 100 acres at $27.75/acre.
Zachariah ROBERTS petitioned the court, saying he had not
been present, but if he had been, he would have paid $2.25
per acre more. He claimed the land had been sold for less
than it was worth and asked the bid be reopened. Also
testifying the land was worth more were John MILLER, Abel
RUSSELL and Joel NORRIS and also John H. M. SMITH. Sale
made to Roberts for $4,370.62 on 28 Aug 1830.
On 26 Jul 1831, Abner M. PLUMMER testified the widow was over
72 years of age and her health ordinarily good for her time
of life. She received 1/10 before debts, $416.47.
Sales short; closed Feb 1833.

488-497 - SCHISSLER, BRENGLE, NICHOLLS - Apr 1833

Margaret SCHISSLER vs Estate of John SCHISSLER
Jacob SCHISSLER d/ intestate
widow - (unnamed), now dec'd
s/ Adam SCHISSLER, d/ intestate, no issue
s/ John SCHISSLER, d/ abt 1830 intestate
- w/ Catharine
.....Hiram SCHISSLER, a minor
.....John A. SCHISSLER, a minor
d/ Margaret SCHISSLER
Land - Lots #218, 219, 220 and 221 in Frederick City;
purchased by Jonathan MORRIS in 1782 as confiscated British
Property and conveyed to Woodward EVITT in 1787, then to George
SMETZELL, then to Jacob SCHISSLER in 1798.
- Lot #10 of tract "Tasker's Chance", 5 acres, adjoins Christian
BRENGLE; from Lawrence BRENGLE, exec/of George BRENGLE in 1814.
Guardian was the childen's mother; on 10 Apr 1833, she testified
as being John's widow and stated she was 37 years old on the past
21st of February which is also recorded in the family bible.
Trustee was Thomas C. WORTHINGTON; sales were made to
- Jacob BRENGLE for Lot #10 at $540
- Peter NICHOLLS for the other four lots at $500.
Distributions: Margaret SCHISSLER, $477.68; Catharine SCHISSLER,
(2/15) $63.69; Hiram and John A. SCHISSLER, each received $206.99;
closed 4 Jul 1833.

497-505 - SMITH, COPENHAFFER, YEAGER, GODWALT, HARDING - Oct 1832

Henry SMITH and James ARMSTRONG, creditors
vs Estate of John SMITH
John SMITH d/ Jul 1832 intestate
widow - Anna Mary
s/ Andrew SMITH - Out of State
d/ Catharine (Smith) w/o Michael COPENHAFFER - Out of State
d/ Barbara (Smith) w/o Jacob YEAGER - Out of State
d/ Mary (Smith) wid/o _______ GODWALT - Out of State
Adm/ John HARDING and Anna Mary SMITH.
Land - "Rattle Weed Forest", 50 acres, to John SMITH
(brother of George) from Kinsey TALBOLT (Deborah) in 1814.
- and "The Land of Promise", 30 acres (a resurvey), on
south side of Bush Creek, next to John COWMAN's part.
Trustee was Henry SMITH; sale made to Thomas NORWOOD at
$410.40.
Distribution: the widow (1/14), $25.16; after creditors
were paid, each child received $3.04; closed 23 Jan 1834.

Rachel TANNER and Elizabeth REED vs Estate of William CURRENS
William CURRENS Sr of Toms' Creek Hundred, d/ 1795
(Will 13 Feb 1793; 7 Aug 1795)
s/ William CURRENS Jr, died w/o issue
s/ Mathew CURRENS
s/ John CURRENS, now dec'd
....Margaret WINTER w/o _____ WOODS - Out of State
....William CURRENS - Out of State
....Hugh CURRENS - Out of State
....Daniel CURRENS - Out of State
....Rebecca CURRENS - Out of State
...._______, dec'd w/o _______ HEMPHILL
-------------James H. HEMPHILL - Out of State
-------------William T. HEMPHILL - Out of State
-------------Samuel J. HEMPHILL - Out of State
s/ James CURRENS - KY
d/ Mary KENNEDY, now dec'd
....Charles KENNEDY - Out of State
....Jacob KENNEDY - Out of State
....Nancy KENNEDY - Out of State
....Elizabeth KENNEDY - Out of State
....Sally KENNEDY - Out of State
d/ Elizabeth REED
d/ Rachel TANNER
....James TANNER
....Jacob TANNER
s/ George CURRENS
....Willilam CURRENS
gr-s/ Jesse CURRENS
Land - "Buck's Discovery on the Rich Lands", 95 acres,
(to son Mathew after the death of son William if he has
no issue);
- "Peach Blossom" (after death of son William if he has
no issue, to John, James, Mary, Elizabeth and Rachel).
Exec/ son William CURRENS;
Witnesses: James STEVENSON, William McPHERSON, George
Adam OULER.
Trustee was Joseph DANNER; on 4 Feb 1833, sale made to
Christian CORRELL/CONNELL for 122 acres at $1,971.28.
Distributions: James CURRENS, Elizabeth REED, Rachel
TANNER, each received their 1/3 share, $365.11; each of
Mary's children received $73.02; Margaret WOODS, William,
Hugh, Daniel and Rebecca CURRENS each received $60.85;
the three HEMPHILL children each received $20.28.
Closed 11 Nov 1833.

525-534 - DICAS, BOSTIAN, BAKER - Jun 1832

Francis Brown SAPPINGTON vs Estate of John DICAS
John DICAS d/ 1831 with a Will
widow - Sarah
d/ Ruth (Dicas) w/o Aaron DICAS - Out of State
d/ Mary DICAS
d/ Ellen (Dicas), dec'd w/o William BOSTIAN
....Enoch BOSTIAN, a minor
....Julian BOSTIAN, a minor
....Amos Dicas BOSTIAN, a minor
Land - "Richard's Good Will", 100 acres, in Liberty Town
on south side of Cabbage Run, from Richard COALE in 1801.
(Part conveyed to Christian BARRICK.)
Guardian was the children's father; trustee was James M.
COALE. Sale was made to Henry BAKER at $481.50.
On 21 Feb 1833, Mary DICAS testified the widow was 63;
she was granted 2/19 of proceeds before debts, $43.73.
Proceeds were short; closed 21 Mar 1833.

534-547 - THOMAS - Oct 1831

William R. THOMAS vs Estate of William THOMAS
Land - "Beaver's Den", 200 acres (100 to each son), from
Christian THOMAS to his two eldest sons, Michael THOMAS
(w/ Margaret) and William THOMAS (w/ Catharine) and
partitioned in 1806.
- a moriety of "Indian Field", 1 acre, part of "Taskers
Chance" (owned by both brothers), previously from Thomas
JOHNSON in 1799; on road leading from Frederick to Taney
Town.
William THOMAS d/ intestate
widow - Catharine
s/ William R. THOMAS
d/ Caroline E. THOMAS, a minor
d/ Catharine A. THOMAS, a minor
Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH; trustee was William R. THOMAS.
On 10 Dec 1831, sale was held at the tavern of Mathias E.
BARTGIS in Frederick with high bidder as Michael THOMAS at
$66/acre or $6,634.65.
On 20 Jan 1832, the widow testified she was 46 years old
and in good health; she was awarded 1/8 in lieu of her dower,
$796.61; each child's 1/3, $1,858.77; closed 9 Feb 1832.

John NORRIS - Petition for Title
Benjamin NORRIS d/ 1831 (will written 27 Apr 1820)
widow - Ann
s/ Joel NORRIS
d/ Rachel w/o Hugh LEMMON/LEAMING - Out of State
d/ Mary w/o Mordecai VORE
s/ John NORRIS
s/ Elie NORRIS - Out of State
d/ Hannah w/o John HARDING
d/ Susan w/o Elie BUCKEY
d/ Llydia wid/o Jacob CRIST
d/ Elizabeth w/o Isaac DAVIS, both dec'd
.......Ann DAVIS, a minor
(All the spouses were not given in the will.)
Execs/ widow and son Joel.
Witnesses: John TALBOTT, Richard ROBERTS, Elie ELLIOTT.
Land - 2 houses and lots in New Market, from Richard POTTS and
Gerard COWMAN, trustees for John PANCOAST in 1824 but title was
never conveyed.
- One lot was on west half of Lot #25, part of William PLUMMER's
part; and back lot adjoining the front lot and alley #6; measuring
33 feet on Main St, part of the late Nicholas HALL's part; previously
conveyed to Pancoast from John IJAMS Jr (w/ Harriet) in 1822.
- Other lot was on east half of Lot #26 on south side of William
PLUMMER's part, adjoining John IJAMS, with water rights and brick
and log dwelling; previously to Pancoast from Jesse WRIGHT (w/ Margaret)
and Samuel WRIGHT in 1822.
These lots were purchased after the will was written and were not
included in it.
Guardian was Elisha NELSON; trustee was John H. M. McELFRESH.
On 8 Dec 1832, sale was made to Joseph EVITT for the brick house and
lot at $496; and to John H. M. SMITH for the frame house and lot at
$110; totaling $606.
On 29 Jan 1833, Joel NORRIS testified the widow was upwards of 70 years
of age; she received 1/10 or $56.12. Each 1/9 share to the children was
$55.90; closed 31 Jan 1833.

Casper MANTZ, creditor vs Estate of John GOMER
John GOMBER d/ Oct 1831 intestate
d/ Margaret GOMBER
s/ Isaac E. GOMBER
s/ Ezra M. GOMBER
s/ Charles Augustus GOMBER
d/ Ann Christina GOMBER w/o John D. SMITH (he d/ Mar 1832)
s/ Caspar GOMBER - Out of State
s/ John GOMBER - Out of State
s/ William GOMBER - Out of State
s/ Josiah H. GOMBER - Out of State
Land - Lot #63 in Frederick Town, conveyed to Gomber by
Jacob GOMBER, Eve Margaret BRENGLE (widow), George
and w/ Elizabeth BENTZ in 1805.
- part of four lots in Frederick Town, conveyed to Gomber by
Peter ENGLE, a gunsmith, in 1795.
All mortgaged to Casper MANTZ, exec/of Francis MANTZ.
Administrator: Ezra M. GOMBER. Trustee was John H. McELFRESH.
Sale was made to
- William S. McPHERSON for the lot on the NE corner of Market and
All Saints St at $453.62;
- Jacob HALLAR for lot adjoining previous one on the N and on E side
of Market St at $350;
- Elizabeth HALL (free coloured woman), for lot on All Saints St, running
back towards Carroll's Creek and adjoining the lot of William HAMMOND
(coloured man, lately dec'd) at $175.59;
- Peter NICHOLLS for lot adjoining the previous one and on All Saints
St and running backk towards Carroll's Creek at $350;
- Isaac E. GOMBER for stone house and lot on All Saints St (where he
resided at the time) and running back towards Carroll's Creek at $700;
- Honerable Abraham SHRIVER for stone house and lot on Market St
adjoining dwelling of John P. THOMSON, lately the residence of John
GOMBER and still more recently the residence of Peter KEPHART, with
alley lying south of the house at $1,740.
Total sales were $3,768.62; proceeds short, paid creditors $.94 on the
dollar; closed 11 Apr 1833.

591-609 - KEMP, PLUMMER, CURREY, SCHELL - Feb 1932

William PLUMMER vs Isaac KEMP
Peter KEMP d/ 6 May 1830 (will 14 Apr 1830; 10 May 1830)
widow - Deborah and six children
d/ Rebecca w/o William PLUMMER
s/ Isaac KEMP - Montgomery Co
s/ Rheuben P. KEMP, a minor - Montgomery Co
d/ Anna KEMP, a minor
s/ George Washington KEMP, a minor
d/ Mary Elizabeth KEMP, a minor
(Rebecca's share to be controlled by executor while her
husband is alive.)
Exec/ son Isaac KEMP; Witnesses: William MORSELL,
Smallwood THOMSON, Israel T. PLUMMER.
In Aug 1831, Isaac sold his 1/3 share to Jeremiah CURREY of
Frederick Co for $100.
Guardian was William WERTENBAKER; testimony was heard from
Solomon KEMP.
Isaac's ability to act as executor was challenged by Plummer
and a stop order was issued until a hearing. Hearing ruled
Isaac would need to place a bond of $2,000, else trustee to
be John H. McELFRESH.
Sale was held on 2 Mar 1833 by trustee McElfresh, but postponed
to 30 Mar because of lack of bids. Sale was then held at the
New Market Depot, high bidder was Enos SCHELL at $10/acre or
$675.94 Each 1/6 share, $105.07 (Jeremiah CURREY received
Isaac's share which was previously sold to him.); closed
11 Jul 1833.

609-621 - SHORB, BAUMGARDNER, GILBERT - May 1835

Samuel BAUMGARDNER, exec/o John GILBERT vs Sarah Ann SHORB
Jacob SHORB (will 24 Mar 1835; 26 May 1835)
widow - Sarah Ann
Exec/ John SMITH of Middletown and w/ Sarah Ann.
Witnesses: John R. CURTIS, Charles WORTHINGTON, George HALE.
Land - Houses and Lots in Creagerstown, from Richard H. MARSHALL,
trustee; and mortgaged to John GILBERT.
Trustee was Samuel BAUMGARDNER; on 3 Aug 1835, sale was made to
Sarah Ann SHORB at $177.37. Sale was short by $32.24 to pay off
the mortgage; closed 29 Sep 1836
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